SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant role

SEN Teaching Assistant for for primary aged students with complex needs for January 2025

Monday - Friday working week
Small class sizes
On The Job Training
Friendly well run school
In class support
Southwark locationThe SEN Teaching Assistant Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with primary aged students with various needs that are SLD/complex. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills. If you have patience, creativity, and a desire to make a real impact in the lives of these pupils, we would love to hear from you

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be given an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a fantastic school in Southwark where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the schools aim to meet the varied needs of its students.

As an SEN teaching assistant you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with primary school students who need support building their independence and life skills through play and art therapy.

The School

Based in Southwark this fantastic school is a friendly and well respected in the local community with students across the school ages 4-19.
Pupils from the borough of Southwark who attend this school are offered a broad and balanced curriculum, that is tailored around an extensive knowledge of their learning difficulties.
Support and training offered every week to further develop your knowledge and skills as an SEN teaching assistant for children with varied needs.
You will be working with skilled Teachers and SEN Teaching Assistant's in a classroom environment The SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
Promote pupil's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement
Support with planning, preparation and resourcing for lessons
Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policy and procedures
Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environmentThe SEN Teaching Assistant Applicant

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant applicant will be have the following qualities:

Enjoyment of working with young people
Will have experience working with students with with various SEN needs
Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Commitment to safeguarding pupil's well-being and equality
Honest, hardworking, transparent with a willingness to learn and develop
Good organisational skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
The ability to remain calm in stressful situationsReeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07